Democracy in the digital age
Does the U.S. government serve its ordinary citizens, or does it pander to the interests of the rich and powerful? A recent study (analysed in this Quartz article) has claimed that the decisions made by U.S. government are not based on the concerns of average people, but on the desires of the elite. It’s a […]
Revolution and social media
The social media phenomenon that prompted much of the Arab Spring was a key inspiration for the themes and message behind KONY 2012. The connectivity allowed by social media gave people the platform to voice injustice, their frustrations, and gather support from like-minded citizens. The internet freed the movement to transcend borders and rally global […]